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Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast

157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Hosted by Holly Constant and Madi Hockaday, (two real-life Ann and Leslie's) Park Pals is a fun Parks and Recreation rewatch podcast! We research every episode DEEPLY from deleted scenes to commentary to interviewing guest stars and crew that were on the show! (Burly, Perd, Dexhart, Shana Hagan camera operator- to name a few!) We do all the work so you can just sit back and have fun learning! Join us you tropical fish! Insights or questions? [email protected] 

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(S4Ep20) The Debate! (With Bryon Goff)

April 25, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours - 100 MB

First and foremost, Holly doesn't know the difference between Rocky and Rambo. Secondly: FIERCE, POWER, DO IT, PUMP IT UP! I love you and I like you. SO many incredible iconic moments!   First, we hear from Billy Merritt (Mr. Hamster Penis himself from Live Ammo!) and Sarah Gaboury (a political pundit on the Campaign Shake Up episode!) Thank you both so much! (links below to follow them!) Then we dive into the Debate with Bryon Goff from Citizens of Pawnee Podcast! Our Queen Amy Poehler w...

🔒 BP6. Old Dating Messages & WELCOME MOLLY!

April 23, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Subscriber-only episode WELOME MOLLY!!!! Thank you for being here as part of the Bonus Pod Club! We are so grateful to have you! and by we, I mean me! (Probably K too) Join me as I talk about my old dating text messages that I'm going back to delete, a wild set story, and a new job adventure!  I also talk about the pop culture topics of late - Beyonce, T Sweezy, Kacey Musgraves, Succession AND Quiet on Set. LOTS to discuss and I talk fast so get ready..... 😅  Please let me know what you g...

🔒 BP7. Old Dating Messages & WELCOME MOLLY!

April 23, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Subscriber-only episode WELOME MOLLY!!!! Thank you for being here as part of the Bonus Pod Club! We are so grateful to have you! and by we, I mean me! (Probably K too) Join me as I talk about my old dating text messages that I'm going back to delete, a wild set story, and a new job adventure!  I also talk about the pop culture topics of late - Beyonce, T Sweezy, Kacey Musgraves, Succession AND Quiet on Set. LOTS to discuss and I talk fast so get ready..... 😅  Please let me know what you g...

Our Conversation with Yvans Jordain! (aka Councilman Howser!)

April 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

AH! Yvans Jordain, aka Councilman Howser, is here as our newest Park Pal! What a spiritual, kind, easy conversation! We jump right in with talking about how sometimes you need to take a break from acting (or just in general), and how everything works out the way it's supposed to (even though it's HARD to remember that). He's currently in a Paxlovid commercial and you better believe it was the first thing I brought up. We discuss how his friend helped him come back after his break from acti...

Our Conversation with Danielle Bisutti (aka Professor Linda!)

April 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Omg what an exciting day! The Queen, BAFTA nominated Danielle Bisutti who plays Professor Linda stopped by and we talked all about the direction she got from Nick Offerman, the amazing fan interactions (one bought her flowers and wine), and how the pheromones from Nick Offerman are basically impossible to ignore. 😏 Plus, we dive into all her other amazing projects! For the gamers out there (and for the non-gamers too), she plays Freya in God of War and she also has a wonderful new show cal...

(S4Ep19) Live Ammo! (with Bryon Goff of Citizens of Pawnee Podcast)

March 28, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

AMAZING EPISODE ALERT! This week is extra special because we have not one but two special guests! First we have Leslie Thurston who played the waitress at the bar where Andy celebrates passing his college course THEN we have Bryon Goff of Citizens of Pawnee Podcast! Bryon and I dive deep and get nerdy about all things Parks and it was very fun to have another Park Pal on board with how intense the fandom is! We learn about the inspo that West Wing had over Parks and the easter eggs nodding ...

BP6. Uber Eats Driving and Ode To Katherine

March 25, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Bonus Pod 6 everyone! There are a lot of things you might not know about Uber Eats/delivery services so I'm here to tell you bc that's all I can do right now to make money! Uber Eats is BETTER, DoorDash sucks - listen in to find out why, but for the love of God, TIP YOUR DRIVERS/DELIVERY PEOPLE. I drove out to the holler and to malls for people, like we're doing the most.  Also, Katherine, you're the best and I'm so proud of you and I can't explain the support from you that I need and cheri...

🔒 BP6. Uber Eats Driving and Ode To Katherine

March 25, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode Bonus Pod 6 everyone! There are a lot of things you might not know about Uber Eats/delivery services so I'm here to tell you bc that's all I can do right now to make money! Uber Eats is BETTER, DoorDash sucks - listen in to find out why, but for the love of God, TIP YOUR DRIVERS/DELIVERY PEOPLE. I drove out to the holler and to malls for people, like we're doing the most.  Also, Katherine, you're the best and I'm so proud of you and I can't explain the support from ...

🔒 BP5. Uber Eats Driving and Ode To Katherine

March 25, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Subscriber-only episode Bonus Pod 6 everyone! There are a lot of things you might not know about Uber Eats/delivery services so I'm here to tell you bc that's all I can do right now to make money! Uber Eats is BETTER, DoorDash sucks - listen in to find out why, but for the love of God, TIP YOUR DRIVERS/DELIVERY PEOPLE. I drove out to the holler and to malls for people, like we're doing the most.  Also, Katherine, you're the best and I'm so proud of you and I can't explain the support from ...

(S4Ep18) Lucky! (LIVE ON IG WITH HOLLY!)

March 21, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

We went rogue and live and lucky people! This week, Holly goes live on IG to review Lucky! Sean Hayes plays the lovely, condescending reporter PLUS Ervin Ross (the hot tub limo driver), and Chris Regan (the political Pawnee pundit from Campaign Shake Up) stop by to give funny and informative voice memos! Plus, don't miss Ron's sexy Tiger Woods shirt, and Jerry being a government drone. Thank you all for tuning in if you did and see you on the next one!!! Merch is coming soon, so please f...

(S4Ep17) Campaign Shake Up! (With Molly Lins)

March 14, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

JEN BARKLEY AND NED JONES ARE HERE! Make way!!! (We love you Kathryn Hahn and Carl Reiner!) This week, Leslie and Ben go head to head with Jen Barkley (who we get incredible info from, on her Wikipedia page!!), Bobby's new campaign manager (who isn't even here!!), Molly finds some amazing background catches with the signs at the senior center and Ron is forced to actually work. PLUS! Ana Rey-Oktay (aka Marta, JJ's waitress!) sends us a sweet voice memo -  thank you so much Ana! PS - do you...

(S4Ep16) Sweet Sixteen! (With Kris Carr)

March 07, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 87.3 MB

This week we start off the podcast with amazing voice memos from Dani Fish (Pawnee Rangers - Lauren), Jeff Holman (Smallest Park - Joe), Eric Pierpoint (Dave Returns - Chief Trumple), and Kelly Washington (The Treaty- Allison)!!!!!!! There were SUCH incredible stories and I'm so excited and honored that you shared your experiences with us! Please follow all of them below!  The Sweet Sixteen episode starts at about 52 minutes if you want to skip, but I encourage you to just pause if you nee...

🔒 BP4. The Beach and Golden Girls Saves Me

March 02, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Subscriber-only episode Hello! Welcome back! Today I'm talking about how job searching is like dating (seriously, the metaphor works), thoughts on the Oscars and how I WILL live at the beach when I retire if not sooner.  (I went to the OBX with my mom and it was great) Also, let me know if you ever want to try boxing sometime because it's the best!  Merch is here!!!!!! Tshirts, mugs, stickers oh my! (and more!) https://parkpalspodcast.myshopify.com/ Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts...

🔒 Bonus Pod 4. The Beach and Golden Girls Saves Me

March 02, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Subscriber-only episode Hello! Welcome back! Today I'm talking about how job searching is like dating (seriously, the metaphor works), thoughts on the Oscars and how I WILL live at the beach when I retire if not sooner.  (I went to the OBX with my mom and it was great) Also, let me know if you ever want to try boxing sometime because it's the best!  Merch is here!!!!!! Tshirts, mugs, stickers oh my! (and more!)  https://parkpalspodcast.myshopify.com/  Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts...

(S4Ep15) Dave Returns!

February 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

When you two spoon, who spoons who? Donna <3 Welcome a new Park Pal, Molly Lins to the show! We talk about Dave returning, Catch Your Dreams, AND THE TOM BOO SONG?!?!? What an episode! Also, remember FB relationship statuses and how dramatic they got? Tom's is hilarious, because I paused it. 😂  And guess what? Chris Traeger is a human who can be sad and forget lyrics and sing v bad. Then Kenny Stevenson drops by for some info from last episode and Burly sends an AMAZING picture and more det...

(S4Ep15) Dave Returns! (with Molly Lins)

February 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

When you two spoon, who spoons who? Donna <3 Welcome a new Park Pal, Molly Lins to the show! We talk about Dave returning, Catch Your Dreams, AND THE TOM BOO SONG?!?!? What an episode! Also, remember FB relationship statuses and how dramatic they got? Tom's is hilarious, because I paused it. 😂  And guess what? Chris Traeger is a human who can be sad and forget lyrics and sing v bad. Then Kenny Stevenson drops by for some info from last episode and Burly sends an AMAZING picture and more det...

(S4Ep14) Operation Ann! (with Kris Carr)

February 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Have you ever danced to Single Ladies by yourself at your exes wedding bc his new spouse told you to? Leslie has.... This week Madi comes on for the first half of the episode and we talk about what a pregnancy princess she is, how you cannot ask certain questions to pregnant people and to let us know this will be the last time in a while for her to join us live because sweet baby Park Pal is coming so soon!!!! After, Kris Carr and Holly dive into the episode discussing Leslie's almost unso...

BONUS POD TRAILER!!!!!!!

February 20, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1663456/supporters/new Here's a sneak peek on what you'd be in for if you signed up for Bonus Pods for $3 a month!!!!!!! I talk about fun stuff, hard stuff, award show gossip, dating, and I shout OUT YOUR NAMES!!!!!! My goal really is to make a community - as hard as it is - so I'd love to send you a sticker and make a dedicated podcast to you with your specific questions. (Ask Katherine, it has happened and will happen again!) Talk to you soon! Sign up here! ...

🔒 BP3. Everything Is Annoying

February 16, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Subscriber-only episode TODAY WAS WILD. Canceled interviews, annoying stuff and how work is our whole culture, so let's just rant together.  My heart and soul and activism and hopefully change goes out to the victims of the Kansas City shooting. It's so hard when your life and your world feels like a fight, but staying involved, as sad and hard as it is, can save you. I still don't know if things will ever change, certainly not quickly, but I/we/you have to keep trying. Please let me know ...

🔒 Bonus 3. Everything Is Annoying

February 16, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Subscriber-only episode TODAY WAS WILD. Canceled interviews, annoying stuff and how work is our whole culture, so let's just rant together.  My heart and soul and activism and hopefully change goes out to the victims of the Kansas City shooting. It's so hard when your life and your world feels like a fight, but staying involved, as sad and hard as it is, can save you. I still don't know if things will ever change, certainly not quickly, but I/we/you have to keep trying. Please let me know ...

(S4Ep13) Bowling for Votes! (with Sean Trainor)

February 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

What's Leslie’s first least favorite word for a woman? Get ready to go intimately and weirdly bowling today! Join Holly and Sean as they discover so much about the guest stars (thank you everyone for sending in voice memos), how Holly is deeply connected to the specific bowling alley in Parks, and we see Ben punch someone for the first time in his life. Also April shows the biggest arc we've seen yet and we love it. :) Thank you Heather Horton, Brad Slaight, Polly Humphreys, Bill Coelius an...

(S4Ep12) Campaign Ad!

February 08, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

What do Parks and Marvel have in common? Paul and Pratt, but that's not what this is about - this week is Leslie's campaign ad! Bobby is just a rich Andy, Andy has 800 medical problems and Leslie and Ben balance their extreme views to a middle ground. Also we learn who Mr Belvedere was, what Raclette the dog was named after and what Alsace Lorraine even is.  Cheers to doing your best scary campaign ad impressions of "Bobby Newpooooorrrrttttt" Cooper Thornton aka Dr Harris interview: http...

🔒 BP2. 2024 Ins and Outs (Romantically, Personally and FOR KATHERINE!!!!)

February 07, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Subscriber-only episode This week is literally motivated by Katherine. Thank you for all of your amazing questions and topic suggestions!!!! We're discussing my ins and outs of 2024 some of which include wigs and middle fingers and sexy photoshoots.  Plus I share my romantic must haves list!!! Also we talk about the Grammy's and I love Taylor and am so excited for her new album omg!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️ Please like, rate, and review!  Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us @parkpalsp...

🔒 Bonus 2. 2024 Ins and Outs (Romantically, Personally and FOR KATHERINE!!!!)

February 07, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Subscriber-only episode This week is literally motivated by Katherine. Thank you for all of your amazing questions and topic suggestions!!!! We're discussing my ins and outs of 2024 some of which include wigs and middle fingers and sexy photoshoots.  Plus I share my romantic must haves list!!! Also we talk about the Grammy's and I love Taylor and am so excited for her new album omg!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️ Please like, rate, and review!  Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us @parkpalsp...

(S4Ep11) The Comeback Kid! (with Crystal Dockery)

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

 🎶 GET ON YOUR FEET! 🎶 Calzones, chaos, Champion and campaigns!!! This week we welcome Crystal Dockery to the podcast to ride the adventure that is the relaunch of Leslie's campaign! We also welcome back Johnny Sneed to talk to us about his last episode, sad!!!!! Megan Grano also stops by to give us a look at what it was like being the head of the letter writing of the PCP. <3 We hear about the amazing props that Gay Perello makes including books, and more plus deep dive into the first Let...

🔒 Bonus Pod 1. Job Hunts and Thumbs Ups

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Subscriber-only episode Welcome to the first ever bonus episode of Park Pals! This all started because I did "Strike Pod" during the SAG strike when we couldn't talk about Parks. Some of you (only a few lol), wanted to keep up with the strike pods so guess what, I'm doing it. BUT ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS! I want this to be an exchange of ideas! Contact me, DM me, ask me questions, it doesn't have to be about Parks, I'll talk about a lot!!!!!!  On this particular episode, I talk about whether o...

🔒 Bonus 1. Job Hunts and Thumbs Ups

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Subscriber-only episode Welcome to the first ever bonus episode of Park Pals! This all started because I did "Strike Pod" during the SAG strike when we couldn't talk about Parks. Some of you (only a few lol), wanted to keep up with the strike pods so guess what, I'm doing it. BUT ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS! I want this to be an exchange of ideas! Contact me, DM me, ask me questions, it doesn't have to be about Parks, I'll talk about a lot!!!!!!  On this particular episode, I talk about whether o...

🔒 (S4Ep11) The Comeback Kid!

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Subscriber-only episode  🎶 GET ON YOUR FEET! 🎶 Calzones, chaos, Champion and campaigns!!! This week we welcome Crystal Dockery to the podcast to ride the adventure that is the relaunch of Leslie's campaign! We also welcome back Johnny Sneed to talk to us about his last episode, sad!!!!! Megan Grano also stops by to give us a look at what it was like being the head of the letter writing of the PCP. <3 We hear about the amazing props that Gay Perello makes including books, and more plus dee...

🔒 Job Hunts and Thumbs Ups

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Subscriber-only episode Welcome to the first ever bonus episode of Park Pals! This all started because I did "Strike Pod" during the SAG strike when we couldn't talk about Parks. Some of you (only a few lol), wanted to keep up with the strike pods so guess what, I'm doing it. BUT ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS! I want this to be an exchange of ideas! Contact me, DM me, ask me questions, it doesn't have to be about Parks, I'll talk about a lot!!!!!!  On this particular episode, I talk about whether o...

(S4Ep10) Citizen Knope! (With Erin Thomas)

January 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Don't touch my pickles Ann! Please welcome first time Park Pal, Erin Thomas! Fun fact, Erin and Holly lived together and so did Madi and Holly so it's a roommate vortex! Join us in one of the biggest sugar episodes - there's Salgar, gingerbread houses, candy office workers, 1% of the milkshake and Christmas delight! Also, what a great reminder of how Leslie never stays down for long thanks to the support and love of the people she surrounds herself with. Thank you Erin for joining! Read ...

🔒 (S4Ep10) Citizen Knope!

January 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Subscriber-only episode Don't touch my pickles Ann! Please welcome first time Park Pal, Erin Thomas! Fun fact, Erin and Holly lived together and so did Madi and Holly so it's a roommate vortex! Join us in one of the biggest sugar episodes - there's Salgar, gingerbread houses, candy office workers, 1% of the milkshake and Christmas delight! Also, what a great reminder of how Leslie never stays down for long thanks to the support and love of the people she surrounds herself with. Thank yo...

🔒 (S4Ep10) Citizen Knope! (With Erin Thomas)

January 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Subscriber-only episode Don't touch my pickles Ann! Please welcome first time Park Pal, Erin Thomas! Fun fact, Erin and Holly lived together and so did Madi and Holly so it's a roommate vortex! Join us in one of the biggest sugar episodes - there's Salgar, gingerbread houses, candy office workers, 1% of the milkshake and Christmas delight! Also, what a great reminder of how Leslie never stays down for long thanks to the support and love of the people she surrounds herself with. Thank yo...

(S4Ep9) The Trial of Leslie Knope!

January 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

We are not going down in history as frozen whores so BUCKLE IN. The trial of Leslie Knope is afoot and we discuss how we see both sides of Chris and Leslie, but Chris might have taken some things too far (in our opinion). Also, we learn interesting facts about the French painter, old stone face, and how his portrait was repurposed for this episode. We also learn how Google Maps started AND learn some pretty insane yet still active laws. Join us!  7 Laws You Might Have Broken: https://blog....

(S4Ep8) Smallest Park!

January 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

The episode we've all been waiting for!!!!!!! Lasers, environmental impact reports and LESLIE AND BEN SITTING IN A TREE!!!! (or park...) Ann shows up in the best friendship way,  Ron shows more love for his work proximity associates by funding their education and Tom dreams for the Parks department. Yay! NASA laser link:  https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/laser/en/ Smallest Park in real life! (Portland OR):  https://www.portland.gov/parks/mill-ends-park 5 Smallest Parks in the country:  https:/...

(S4Ep7) The Treaty! (With Kris Carr)

January 04, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 82.7 MB

Sting did tantric workshops with his wife and that's how Kris knew what it was. Holly had to Google it.  Also did you know Leslie banging her shoe is based off a real UN incident with Nikita Khrushchev, First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union?! Thank you so much to Ashton Bingham and Jenny Soo (UN students) for sending incredible voice memos and Madi for sending in her wonderful summary! Follow Ashton below! In summary - Ben and Leslie (and Andy and April with their moon ...

(S4Ep6) End of the World!

December 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Hail Zorp y'all. It's the end of the world! Leslie scrambles to keep Ben in her life (he's flirting with Tweep wtf?!), Tom and Jean Ralphio throw the party to end ALL parties (SHRIMP WALL!) and April and Andy make an awesome trip to the Grand Canyon (hello webisodes)!  PLUS Nicholas Hormann aka Martin the Nipple King sent in a super detailed voice memo and Rob Mainord the Lowe's guy ("I know more than you...") sent in some great answers!!!! Thank you so much for messaging! Huge thanks to Sh...

(S4Ep5) Meet N Greet!

December 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

🎶  Entertainment 720, where dreams come, they come true! 🎶  It's a Meet N Greet! Or is it a party for E720? Or both? Tom does show his business side for a change.... in some parts.  Join Leslie as she meets small business owners for her campaign including Martin Kernston (the nipple king in all his glory!), we learn about blood orphans (they are real), and we question why in the eff Ben still lives with Andy and April if he has all these problems (but also maybe have a mature conversation?) ...

(S4Ep4) Pawnee Rangers!

December 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

"I am a Goddess, a glorious female warrior" YEAAAHH!!!! (our womanly roar) This week we head to Wilderness Weekend with the Pawnee Rangers and Pawnee Goddesses! ALSO a literal treat - TREAT YO SELF is in the same episode??!! Tom and Donna comfort Ben (or should we say Batman...) and Chris gets a little too comfortable with Jerry. We also speculate about our own treat yo'self days, learn about the history of Girl Scouts and how Ben would react to Game of Thrones being cancelled. Yikes.  Netw...

Our Conversation with Norm Hiscock, Producer and Writer!

November 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

We are so excited to share this week's episode! It's so nerdy, we love it! Join us as we talk to the super nice and funny Norm Hiscock! We learned so very much about everything from his time with Greg Daniels (on kind of everything... Kids in the Hall, SNL, King of the Hill) to all the different kinds of producers there are! We truly learned so much about the behind the scenes creation of our favorite show and we are forever grateful! Seriously, so much to talk about and learn. Just another ...

Strike Pod 7: I'm Back Again!

November 02, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Is there psychology to these questions? Who cares. This week I finish out the 36 Questions To Fall In Love, by myself, to myself, and all of the above. I actually had a great time answering these and think it would be so great if you answered them with your friends, family and strangers. Make sure you're taking care of yourselves as best as possible friends and Happy freakin' November! PS Don't forget to rate and review us and pray for the strike to be over! In all seriousness, thank you t...

Strike Pod 6: Wtf, Holly's Solo

October 16, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

They call me Han because I'm solo. Omg just kidding. I'm off the rails because it's just me today!!! I talk about the SAG strike, how SNL can be on air, how confused I am, and answer a few questions from the love quiz that may seem pitiful but kind of funny and isn't that just my brand anyway...? Also, I probably share too much but oh well!  My healing energy goes to everyone. <3  https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/36-questions-to-fall-in-love  Support the Show. Rate and review us on...

Strike Pod 5: Music Business and Lots of Feelings (With Sean Trainor)

October 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Should we do psychotics and start a podcast in a sauna? Join us as we think about it! This week, friend of the pod, Sean Trainor and I discuss so much about music business/unions and how there should def be more talk/action for them. Plus, we continue the 36 Questions to Fall in Love and learn what the definition of affection means and that saying how you feel is like.... so beyond important, say it to your loved ones, just do it!  We get deep in this one, but as always, laugh SO much - can...

Strike Pod 4: Strike Talk and Terrible/Treasured Memories! (With the Character Actors)

September 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Welcome Kris Carr and Mia Topalian TOGETHER to the pod!!!!!! This week we discuss Drew Barrymore, more updates on the strike, and we continue to answer the 36 Questions to Fall In Love- although again, we just fall deeper in love. Some of these are intense!!!!! I'm so lucky I have these gals and I will never take it for granted. PS - our text thread is called the Character Actors and that is the secret of our girl band name.  Follow these amazing women, Kris Carr and Mia Topalian! @itskr...

Strike Pod 3: Let's Fall In Love! (With Kris Carr)

September 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

We're falling in love this week! (Well, more than we already are...)  Kris and I (Holly) are answering the questions in the famous NY Times Article - "36 Questions To Fall In Love" because why not?! We talk about how we might die, if there's a Mr. Holly Constant, who we'd have a celeb dinner with and more! Plus, we talk about how awesome Sophie Turner is, we ask if college is worth the $ (see link below for the SAVE plan if you have student loans to not pay interest!), and of course our not-...

Strike Pod 2: Large Talk! (With Mia Topalian!)

August 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

"Sometimes just making the thing is the thing" Welcome Mia Topalian to Strike Pod!!!!! Love this deep and fun conversation so much! We're talking about Mia's amazing show in New York and what her experience was like being back, our weird and fun auditions that we've helped each other with and how sometimes the best part of art is the healing that can come when you let your mind wander and focus in. Plus, I loved talking about the inevitable cycle of doom - from "why do we do this again?" to ...

Strike Pod 1: A Bag of Worms! (With Kris Carr!)

August 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Welcome to Strike Pod! Because we can’t talk about our fav show as we stand in strike solidarity, I’m inviting all my friends on to talk about literally anything else! First up, it’s one of our fav people, Kris Carr!!! We talk about job hunting, money, how Jack Black is the dreamiest dream boat, and we continue learning about each other and our histories! We also definitely talk about the actual strike, set conditions and how our Parks fam was there supporting on the picket lines including L...

(S4Ep3) Born and Raised! (We're Back!)

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 98.4 MB

Welcome back everyone! This week we discuss some BIG news! Congratulations Madi! We also discuss Holly's last few hundred months of fun and hard working musical theater so if you need to skip the first 20ish minutes that's fine haha It's a long one this time around, so please break it into parts if you need to! Then we get into Leslie Knope's book about Pawnee and the scandal of potentially not being born in Pawnee?! What?! (It's not where you're born, it's where you're from) ALSO, WHO SNI...

(S4Ep2) Ron and Tammys! (Part 2)

April 28, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Everybody pants now, pants, pants, pants, pants, pants! (Not prance like the subtitles say) We're back for Part 2 where we get a good ol' fashioned prairie drink off - the Swanson family mash liquor is used to burn warts of the mules omg. Such beautiful imagery always. Thanks to Danny Vazquez for sending in a voice memo explaining his time on set and improv moments, YAY! Check him out in All Rise on CBS and Hulu and The Rookie on ABC! Follow his Insta here! Plus, let's just bow down to P...

Ron and Tammys! (Part 2)

April 28, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Everybody pants now, pants, pants, pants, pants, pants! (Not prance like the subtitles say) We're back for Part 2 where we get a good ol' fashioned prairie drink off - the Swanson family mash liquor is used to burn warts of the mules omg. Such beautiful imagery always. Thanks to Danny Vazquez for sending in a voice memo explaining his time on set and improv moments, YAY! Check him out in All Rise on CBS and Hulu and The Rookie on ABC! Follow his Insta here! Plus, let's just bow down to P...

Ron and Tammys! (Part 1)

April 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

We have so much to unpack with Ron's psychological state in this episode PLUS 100 thousand deleted scenes so we're splitting this into two episodes! We also get into the NBA strike, how Tom thinks he has a good business plan (even though it's basically a fancy crack house lol) and how we are proud of Leslie for standing up to Tammy 1! Thank you so much to Jazmyn Simon for sending us an amazing detailed voice message describing her time on Parks and for telling us about her new book for kid...

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